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The following rules list substitutes that have been determined unacceptableThis designation means that it is illegal to use a product as a substitute for an ODS in a specific end-use. For example, HCFC-141b is an unacceptable substitute for CFC-11 in building chillers. Note that all SNAP determinations apply to the use of a specific product as a substitute for a specific ODS in a specific end-use. , acceptable to use conditions, and acceptable subject to narrowed use limits.

Substitutes that are acceptableThis designation means that a substitute may be used, without restriction, to replace the relevant ODS within the end-use specified. For example, HCFC-22 is an acceptable substitute for R-502 in industrial process refrigeration. Note that all SNAP determinations apply to the use of a specific product as a substitute for a specific ODS in a specific end-use. without restriction are listed below in Notices of Acceptability

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Rule 20 (PDF 91 pp, 807 KB) - Prohibition on the use of certain high-GWP HFCs as alternatives
Publication Date: July 20, 2015
Effective Date: August 19, 2015
Federal Register Citation: 80 FR 42870
Rule 17 (27 pp, 298 KB) - Listing of hydrocarbon refrigerants as substitutes for household of refrigerators and freezers and retail food refrigeration
Publication Date: December 20, 2011
Effective Date: February 21, 2012
Federal Register Citation: 76 FR 78832
Rule 16 (8 pp, 261 KB) - HFO-1234yf as a new substitute for motor vehicle air conditioning
Publication Date: March 26, 2012
Effective Date: May 21, 2012
Federal Register Citation: 77 FR 17344
Rule 14 (16 pp, 345 KB) - Alternatives for the motor vehicle air conditioning sector
Publication Date: June 6, 2012
Effective Date: August 6, 2012
Federal Register Citation: 77 FR 33315
Description
This rule lists HFC-152a as an acceptable alternative with use conditions for motor vehicle air conditioning systems.
Rule 3 (9 pp, 159 KB) - Cross-media evaluation of risks to human health and environment by sector end-use
Publication Date: October 16, 1996
Effective Date: November 15, 1996
Federal Register Citation: 61 FR 54029
Description
EPA issued its decisions on the acceptability HFC-4310mee, HCFC-141b, perfluoropolyethers, and perfluorocarbons. The end-uses of these substitutes are electronic and precision cleaning as well as aerosol solvents.
Rule 2 - Cross-media evaluation of risks to human health and environment by sector
Publication Date: May 22, 1996
Effective Date: June 21, 1996
Federal Register Citation: 61 FR 25585
Description
EPA is issuing its preliminary decisions on the acceptability of substitutes not previously reviewed by the Agency. Monochlorotoluenes/benzotrifluorides are acceptable subject to use conditions as substitutes for CFC-113 and MCF in electronics, precision, and metals cleaning. Blend Zeta and HCFC Blend Delta are acceptable as substitutes for CFC-12 in retrofitted and new motor vehicle air conditioners, subject to the use conditions applicable to motor vehicle air conditioning.
Rule 1
Publication Date: July 13, 1995
Effective Date: July 13, 1995
Federal Register Citation: 60 FR 31092
Description
EPA issued decisions on refrigerants and solvent cleaning sectors found acceptable subject to use conditions. The refrigeration sector deals with end-uses both retrofit and new equipment. HCFC Blend Beta was found as acceptable subject to use conditions for motor vehicle air conditioning. Blend B was found acceptable subject to use conditions for; centrifugal chillers, chillers, industrial process refrigeration, skating rinks, storage warehouses, refrigerated transport, food refrigeration, ice machines, freezers, dehumidifiers, and air conditioners. HCFC-225 ca/cb is decided as a substitute for CFC-113 and MCF acceptable to use conditions in precision and metals cleaning. Various other substitutes were found unacceptable for refrigerants and air conditioning as well as in the solvents cleaning sector.
Original First Rule
Publication Date: March 18, 1994
Effective Date: April 18, 1994
Federal Register Citation: 59 FR 13044
Description
This final rule promulgates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) program for evaluating and regulating substitutes for ozone-depleting chemicals being phased out under the stratospheric ozone protection provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA). In section 612 of the CAA, the Agency is authorized to identify and restrict the use of substitutes for class I and II ozone-depleting substances where the Administrator has determined that other alternatives exist that reduce overall risk to human health and the environment. EPA is referring to the program that provides these determinations as the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program. The intended effect of this final rule is to expedite movement away fromozone-depleting compounds by identifying substitutes that offer lower overall risks to human health and the environment.

Foam Blowing Agents

Rule 20 (PDF 91 pp, 807 KB) - Prohibition on the use of certain high-GWP HFCs as alternatives
Publication Date: July 20, 2015
Effective Date: August 19, 2015
Federal Register Citation: 80 FR 42870
Rule 10 (27 pp, 298 KB) - Acceptable and unacceptable substitutes for ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) in foams blowing
Publication Date: September 30, 2004
Effective Date: September 30, 2004
Federal Register Citation: 69 FR 58269
Description
This action lists acceptable and unacceptable substitutes for ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) in the foam-blowing sector. The final rule withdraws the proposed decision to list HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b as unacceptable substitutes for existing users; lists HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b as unacceptable substitutes for HCFC-141b in rigid polyurethane/ polyisocyanurate laminated boardstock, rigid polyurethane appliance foam, and rigid polyurethane spray foam applications; lists HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b as acceptable substitutes for HCFC-141b, with narrowed use limits (users must ascertain and document that other acceptable alternatives are not technically feasible) in commercial refrigeration and sandwich panel applications and in the rigid polyurethane slabstock and other foams end-use; and lists HCFC-124 as an unacceptable substitute in all foam end-uses. At this time, EPA is deferring final action on its proposed decision to list HCFC-141b as an unacceptable foam-blowing agent.

Cleaning Solvents

Rule 12 (40 pp, 1.52 MB) - n-propyl bromide(nPB) in solvents cleaning, aerosols, and adhesives as a substitute for CFC-113, methyl chloroform, and HCFC-141b
Publication Date: May 30, 2007
Federal Register Citation: 72 FR 30142
Rule 4 (6 pp, 264 KB) - Listing of motor vehicle air-conditioning systems substitutes and a range of certain other substitutes
Publication Date: April 28, 1999
Effective Date: May 28, 1999
Federal Register Citation: 64 FR 22981
Description
This action clarifies the criteria for unique fittings used in motor vehicle air-conditioning systems, and addresses the acceptability of HFC-4310mee and HCFC-225ca/cb. The end-uses for these substitutes are in metal cleaning and solvent in aerosols. C3F8, HFC-236fa, and C4F10 are found acceptable with use conditions for halon 1301 in-fire suppression and explosion prevention. The unacceptability of substitutes in the refrigeration and air conditioning, solvents, aerosols, fire suppression, and adhesives, coatings, & inks sectors are also listed.
Rule 3 (9 pp, 159 KB) - Cross-media evaluation of risks to human health and environment by sector end-use
Publication Date: October 16, 1996
Effective Date: November 15, 1996
Federal Register Citation: 61 FR 54029
Description
EPA issued its decisions on the acceptability HFC-4310mee, HCFC-141b, perfluoropolyethers, and perfluorocarbons. The end-uses of these substitutes are electronic and precision cleaning as well as aerosol solvents.
Rule 2 - Cross-media evaluation of risks to human health and environment by sector
Publication Date: May 22, 1996
Effective Date: June 21, 1996
Federal Register Citation: 61 FR 25585
Description
EPA is issuing its preliminary decisions on the acceptability of substitutes not previously reviewed by the Agency. Monochlorotoluenes/benzotrifluorides are acceptable subject to use conditions as substitutes for CFC-113 and MCF in electronics, precision, and metals cleaning. Blend Zeta and HCFC Blend Delta are acceptable as substitutes for CFC-12 in retrofitted and new motor vehicle air conditioners, subject to the use conditions applicable to motor vehicle air conditioning.
Rule 1
Publication Date: July 13, 1995
Effective Date: July 13, 1995
Federal Register Citation: 60 FR 31092
Description
EPA issued decisions on refrigerants and solvent cleaning sectors found acceptable subject to use conditions. The refrigeration sector deals with end-uses both retrofit and new equipment. HCFC Blend Beta was found as acceptable subject to use conditions for motor vehicle air conditioning. Blend B was found acceptable subject to use conditions for; centrifugal chillers, chillers, industrial process refrigeration, skating rinks, storage warehouses, refrigerated transport, food refrigeration, ice machines, freezers, dehumidifiers, and air conditioners. HCFC-225 ca/cb is decided as a substitute for CFC-113 and MCF acceptable to use conditions in precision and metals cleaning. Various other substitutes were found unacceptable for refrigerants and air conditioning as well as in the solvents cleaning sector.
Original First Rule
Publication Date: March 18, 1994
Effective Date: April 18, 1994
Federal Register Citation: 59 FR 13044
Description
This final rule promulgates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) program for evaluating and regulating substitutes for ozone-depleting chemicals being phased out under the stratospheric ozone protection provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA). In section 612 of the CAA, the Agency is authorized to identify and restrict the use of substitutes for class I and II ozone-depleting substances where the Administrator has determined that other alternatives exist that reduce overall risk to human health and the environment. EPA is referring to the program that provides these determinations as the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program. The intended effect of this final rule is to expedite movement away fromozone-depleting compounds by identifying substitutes that offer lower overall risks to human health and the environment.

Aerosols

Rule 20 (PDF 91 pp, 807 KB) - Prohibition on the use of certain high-GWP HFCs as alternatives
Publication Date: July 20, 2015
Effective Date: August 19, 2015
Federal Register Citation: 80 FR 42870
Rule 4 (6 pp, 264 KB) - Listing of motor vehicle air-conditioning systems substitutes and a range of certain other substitutes
Publication Date: April 28, 1999
Effective Date: May 28, 1999
Federal Register Citation: 64 FR 22981
Description
This action clarifies the criteria for unique fittings used in motor vehicle air-conditioning systems, and addresses the acceptability of HFC-4310mee and HCFC-225ca/cb. The end-uses for these substitutes are in metal cleaning and solvent in aerosols. C3F8, HFC-236fa, and C4F10 are found acceptable with use conditions for halon 1301 in-fire suppression and explosion prevention. The unacceptability of substitutes in the refrigeration and air conditioning, solvents, aerosols, fire suppression, and adhesives, coatings, & inks sectors are also listed.
Rule 3 (9 pp, 159 KB) - Cross-media evaluation of risks to human health and environment by sector end-use
Publication Date: October 16, 1996
Effective Date: November 15, 1996
Federal Register Citation: 61 FR 54029
Description
EPA issued its decisions on the acceptability HFC-4310mee, HCFC-141b, perfluoropolyethers, and perfluorocarbons. The end-uses of these substitutes are electronic and precision cleaning as well as aerosol solvents.
Rule 2 - Cross-media evaluation of risks to human health and environment by sector
Publication Date: May 22, 1996
Effective Date: June 21, 1996
Federal Register Citation: 61 FR 25585
Description
EPA is issuing its preliminary decisions on the acceptability of substitutes not previously reviewed by the Agency. Monochlorotoluenes/benzotrifluorides are acceptable subject to use conditions as substitutes for CFC-113 and MCF in electronics, precision, and metals cleaning. Blend Zeta and HCFC Blend Delta are acceptable as substitutes for CFC-12 in retrofitted and new motor vehicle air conditioners, subject to the use conditions applicable to motor vehicle air conditioning.
Original First Rule
Publication Date: March 18, 1994
Effective Date: April 18, 1994
Federal Register Citation: 59 FR 13044
Description
This final rule promulgates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) program for evaluating and regulating substitutes for ozone-depleting chemicals being phased out under the stratospheric ozone protection provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA). In section 612 of the CAA, the Agency is authorized to identify and restrict the use of substitutes for class I and II ozone-depleting substances where the Administrator has determined that other alternatives exist that reduce overall risk to human health and the environment. EPA is referring to the program that provides these determinations as the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program. The intended effect of this final rule is to expedite movement away fromozone-depleting compounds by identifying substitutes that offer lower overall risks to human health and the environment.

Fire Suppression and Explosion Protection

Rule 20 (PDF 91 pp, 807 KB) - Prohibition on the use of certain high-GWP HFCs as alternatives
Publication Date: July 20, 2015
Effective Date: August 19, 2015
Federal Register Citation: 80 FR 42870
Rule 18 (7 pp, 308 KB) - Fire Suppression Alternatives
Publication Date: April 29, 2013
Effective Date: May 29, 2013
Description
This notice withdraws C7 Fluoroketone from the direct final rule issued September 19, 2012. The listing of two other substitutes, Powdered Aerosols F (KSA) and Powdered Aerosol G (Dry Sprinkler Powdered Aerosol (DSPA) Fixed Generators), in that direct final rule remain in effect.
Additional Information
DSPA generators produce combustion byproducts (micron-sized dry particles and a gaseous mixture), that mix together into a uniform fire-extinguishing aerosol before being released into the protected area. The propellant components of the system generates inert gases, which function to physically extinguish the fire by the combined effects of straining the burning flame front and reducing the heat of the combustion sources. The small aerosol particles have a high surface areato-volume ratio, which increases their ability to rapidly distribute throughout enclosed areas and to act as heat sinks.
Rule 15 (11 pp, 195 KB) - Fire suppression and explosion protection listing under SNAP
Publication Date: September 21, 2006
Effective Date: November 27, 2006
Federal Register Citation: 71 FR 56539 / 71 FR 56422
Description
This notice withdraws C7 Fluoroketone from the direct final rule issued September 19, 2012. The listing of two other substitutes, Powdered Aerosols F (KSA) and Powdered Aerosol G (Dry Sprinkler Powdered Aerosol (DSPA) Fixed Generators), in that direct final rule remain in effect.
Rule 11 (8 pp, 186 KB) - Fire suppression substitutes
Publication Date: January 27, 2003
Effective Date: March 28, 2003
Federal Register Citation: 68 FR 4004
Description
EPA is issuing its decision on the acceptability of three halon substitutes in the fire suppression and explosion protection sector. HFC227BC found acceptable subject to use conditions in total flooding. C6-perfluoroketone and H Golden HFPEs found acceptable subject to narrowed use limits for the streaming end-use.
Rule 9 (11 pp, 195 KB) - Removal of restrictions on certain fire suppression substitutes for ozone-depleting substances (ODSs), and a list of substitutes
Publication Date: January 29, 2002
Effective Date: April 1, 2002
Federal Register Citation: 67 FR 4185
Description
EPA is rescinding use conditions that limit human exposure to halocarbon and inert gas agents used in the fire suppression and explosion protection industry. These use conditions are redundant with safety standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In addition, EPA is taking direct final action to change the listing for HBFC-22B1 from acceptable subject to use conditions to unacceptable.
Rule 6 (6 pp, 264 KB) - Listing of two substitutes for ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) in the fire suppression and explosion protection sector
Publication Date: April 26, 2000
Effective Date: May 26, 2000
Federal Register Citation: 65 FR 24387
Description
This action lists two substitutes for halon B1301 and halon 1211, IG-100,and HCFC Blend E in the fire suppression and explosion protection sector as acceptable, subject to use restrictions. Substitute IG-100 is for the end-use of total flooding systems and HCFC Blend E is for the end-use of streaming agents.
Rule 4 (6 pp, 264 KB) - Listing of motor vehicle air-conditioning systems substitutes and a range of certain other substitutes
Publication Date: April 28, 1999
Effective Date: May 28, 1999
Federal Register Citation: 64 FR 22981
Description
This action clarifies the criteria for unique fittings used in motor vehicle air-conditioning systems, and addresses the acceptability of HFC-4310mee and HCFC-225ca/cb. The end-uses for these substitutes are in metal cleaning and solvent in aerosols. C3F8, HFC-236fa, and C4F10 are found acceptable with use conditions for halon 1301 in-fire suppression and explosion prevention. The unacceptability of substitutes in the refrigeration and air conditioning, solvents, aerosols, fire suppression, and adhesives, coatings, & inks sectors are also listed.
Rule 2 - Cross-media evaluation of risks to human health and environment by sector
Publication Date: May 22, 1996
Effective Date: June 21, 1996
Federal Register Citation: 61 FR 25585
Description
EPA is issuing its preliminary decisions on the acceptability of substitutes not previously reviewed by the Agency. Monochlorotoluenes/benzotrifluorides are acceptable subject to use conditions as substitutes for CFC-113 and MCF in electronics, precision, and metals cleaning. Blend Zeta and HCFC Blend Delta are acceptable as substitutes for CFC-12 in retrofitted and new motor vehicle air conditioners, subject to the use conditions applicable to motor vehicle air conditioning.
Rule 1
Publication Date: July 13, 1995
Effective Date: July 13, 1995
Federal Register Citation: 60 FR 31092
Description
EPA issued decisions on refrigerants and solvent cleaning sectors found acceptable subject to use conditions. The refrigeration sector deals with end-uses both retrofit and new equipment. HCFC Blend Beta was found as acceptable subject to use conditions for motor vehicle air conditioning. Blend B was found acceptable subject to use conditions for; centrifugal chillers, chillers, industrial process refrigeration, skating rinks, storage warehouses, refrigerated transport, food refrigeration, ice machines, freezers, dehumidifiers, and air conditioners. HCFC-225 ca/cb is decided as a substitute for CFC-113 and MCF acceptable to use conditions in precision and metals cleaning. Various other substitutes were found unacceptable for refrigerants and air conditioning as well as in the solvents cleaning sector.
Original First Rule
Publication Date: March 18, 1994
Effective Date: April 18, 1994
Federal Register Citation: 59 FR 13044
Description
This final rule promulgates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) program for evaluating and regulating substitutes for ozone-depleting chemicals being phased out under the stratospheric ozone protection provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA). In section 612 of the CAA, the Agency is authorized to identify and restrict the use of substitutes for class I and II ozone-depleting substances where the Administrator has determined that other alternatives exist that reduce overall risk to human health and the environment. EPA is referring to the program that provides these determinations as the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program. The intended effect of this final rule is to expedite movement away fromozone-depleting compounds by identifying substitutes that offer lower overall risks to human health and the environment.

Sterilants

Rule 20 (PDF 91 pp, 807 KB) - Prohibition on the use of certain high-GWP HFCs as alternatives
Publication Date: July 20, 2015
Effective Date: August 19, 2015
Federal Register Citation: 80 FR 42870
Original First Rule
Publication Date: March 18, 1994
Effective Date: April 18, 1994
Federal Register Citation: 59 FR 13044
Description
This final rule promulgates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) program for evaluating and regulating substitutes for ozone-depleting chemicals being phased out under the stratospheric ozone protection provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA). In section 612 of the CAA, the Agency is authorized to identify and restrict the use of substitutes for class I and II ozone-depleting substances where the Administrator has determined that other alternatives exist that reduce overall risk to human health and the environment. EPA is referring to the program that provides these determinations as the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program. The intended effect of this final rule is to expedite movement away fromozone-depleting compounds by identifying substitutes that offer lower overall risks to human health and the environment.

Tobacco Expansion

Original First Rule
Publication Date: March 18, 1994
Effective Date: April 18, 1994
Federal Register Citation: 59 FR 13044
Description
This final rule promulgates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) program for evaluating and regulating substitutes for ozone-depleting chemicals being phased out under the stratospheric ozone protection provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA). In section 612 of the CAA, the Agency is authorized to identify and restrict the use of substitutes for class I and II ozone-depleting substances where the Administrator has determined that other alternatives exist that reduce overall risk to human health and the environment. EPA is referring to the program that provides these determinations as the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program. The intended effect of this final rule is to expedite movement away fromozone-depleting compounds by identifying substitutes that offer lower overall risks to human health and the environment.

Adhesives, Coatings, & Inks

These notices expand the list of acceptableThis designation means that a substitute may be used, without restriction, to replace the relevant ODS within the end-use specified. For example, HCFC-22 is an acceptable substitute for R-502 in industrial process refrigeration. Note that all SNAP determinations apply to the use of a specific product as a substitute for a specific ODS in a specific end-use. or pending substitutes for ozone depleting substances (ODSs) under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program. The substitutes listed below are acceptable without restriction in the specific end-uses unless designated as pending. A pending substitute can be sold after the 90 day review period has expired, but its acceptability may be affected by a subsequent rulemaking. To see substitutes that are restricted or prohibited, see the list of rules above.

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Notice 30 (PDF) (14 pp., 354 K)
Publication Date: July 16, 2015
Federal Register Citation: 80 FR 42053
EPA is adding options for refrigeration and air conditioning; foam blowing; solvent cleaning; aerosols; and adhesives, coatings, and inks that offer better climate protection without harming the ozone layer. The Determination of Acceptability expands the SNAP program’s list of acceptable substitutes by adding a number of substitutes with lower GWPs compared to what are predominately used today for the same uses.
Notice 29 (PDF) (8 pp., 283 K)
Publication Date: October 21, 2014
Effective Date: 41933
Federal Register Citation: 79 FR 62863
Description:
EPA is increasing the options for refrigerants, foam blowing agents, and fire suppressants that offer better climate protection without harming the ozone layer. On October 15, 2014, a Notice of Acceptability was signed expanding the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program’s list of acceptable substitutes by adding a number of substitutes with lower global warming potentials (GWPs) compared to what are predominately used today for the same uses. This action also builds on the announcements made on September 16th concerning new private sector commitments to reduce emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
Notice 28 (PDF) (8 pp., 283 K)
Publication Date: May 17, 2013
Effective Date: 41411
Federal Register Citation: 78 FR 29034
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in the refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, solvent cleaning, aerosol and fire suppression sectors. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 27 (PDF) (12 pp., 320 K)
Publication Date: August 10, 2012
Effective Date: 41131
Federal Register Citation: 77 FR 47768
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in the refrigeration and air conditioning; foam blowing; solvent cleaning; adhesives, coatings and inks; and fire suppression sectors. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 26 (PDF) (11pp., 203 K)
Publication Date: Oct. 4, 2011
Effective Date: 40820
Federal Register Citation: 76 FR 61269
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, solvent cleaning and fire suppression. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 25 (PDF) (24pp., 232 K)
Publication Date: June 16, 2010
Effective Date: 40345
Federal Register Citation: 75 FR 34017
Description:
This notice lists acceptable substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, aerosols, and sterilants. The determinations all include substitutes previously listed as substitutes for other ODS or as substitutes for HCFC-22 alone.
Notice 24 (PDF) (9pp., 167 K)
Publication Date: September 30, 2009
Effective Date: 40086
Federal Register Citation: 74 FR 50129
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning and foam blowing. The determinations concern new substitutes. In addition, this document informs the public that the refrigerant blend previously found acceptable under the name KDD5 has received the ASHRAE designation R-438A and has the trade name ISCEON® MO99.
Notice 23 (PDF) (9pp., 215 K)
Publication Date: January 2, 2009
Effective Date: 39815
Federal Register Citation: 74 FR 21
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, fire suppression, and foam blowing. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 22 (PDF) (5pp., 194 K)
Publication Date: October 4, 2007
Effective Date: 39359
Federal Register Citation: 72 FR 56628
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 21 (PDF) (10pp., 214 K)
Publication Date: September 28, 2006
Effective Date: 38988
Federal Register Citation: 71 FR 56884
Description:
his notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, cleaning solvents, aerosols, and sterilants. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 20 (PDF) (9pp., 219 K)
Publication Date: March 29, 2006
Effective Date: 38805
Federal Register Citation: 71 FR 15589
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, and fire suppression and explosion protection. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 19 (PDF) (8pp., 217 K)
Publication Date: October 1, 2004
Effective Date: 38261
Federal Register Citation: 69 FR 58903
Description:
EPA has found acceptable additional substitutes for use in the following sectors: refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, fire suppression and explosion protection, and sterilants. This document also clarifies the status of the use of a hydrochlorofluorocarbon as an aerosol solvent, revises the global warming potential for a substitute previously listed as acceptable for use in fire suppression and explosion protection based on new information, and clarifies a statement from the previous SNAP notice of acceptability of August 21, 2003, regarding a refrigerant.
Notice 18 (PDF) (8pp., 192 K)
Publication Date: August 21, 2003
Effective Date: 37854
Federal Register Citation: 68 FR 50533
Description:
The EPA has approved acceptable substitutes for use in the following sectors: refrigeration and air conditioning, solvents cleaning, foam blowing, fire suppression and explosion protection, and aerosols.
Notice 17 (PDF) (10pp., 198 K)
Publication Date: December 20, 2002
Effective Date: 37610
Federal Register Citation: 67 FR 77927
Description:
The EPA has approved acceptable substitutes for use in the following sectors: refrigeration and air conditioning, solvents cleaning, fire suppression and explosion protection, and aerosols.
Notice 16 (PDF) (7pp., 187 K)
Publication Date: March 22, 2002
Effective Date: 37337
Federal Register Citation: 76 FR 13272
Description:
The ozone depleting substitutes are for use in the following sectors: refrigeration and air conditioning; aerosols; and adhesives, coatings, and inks. In addition, we are notifying the public of new information available on the toxicity of HCFC-225ca and HCFC-225cb, acceptable substitutes used in solvents cleaning.
Notice 15 (PDF) (5pp., 176 K)
Publication Date: May 23, 2001
Effective Date: 37034
Federal Register Citation: 66 FR 28179
Description:
EPA's decision for acceptable substitute uses in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.
Notice 14 (PDF) (13pp., 288 K)
Publication Date: December 18, 2000
Effective Date: 36878
Federal Register Citation: 65 FR 78977
Description:
This notice identifies EPA's decisions of acceptable substitutes for refrigeration, air conditioning, foams, non-aerosol solvent cleaning, and aerosol solvents. This action also requests information on the composition and safety of certain refrigerants for motor vehicle air conditioners. This notice also requests information on whether the SNAP program should include review of and establishment of use conditions for operations that involve manual cleaning with solvents or restriction of non-aerosol solvent substitutes to equipment that meets the cleaning equipment standards in the National Emission Standards for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning. Finally, this action updates readers on the SNAP program's review of n-propyl bromide for use as a substitute for ozone-depleting solvents used in the non-aerosol solvents cleaning, aerosol solvents and propellants, and adhesives, coatings and inks sectors.
Notice 13 (PDF) (4pp., 254 K)
Publication Date: June 19, 2000
Effective Date: 36696
Federal Register Citation: 65 FR 37900
Description:
There are listing of substitutes for refrigeration and air conditioning as well as foam blowing.
Notice 11 (PDF) (5pp., 131 K)
Publication Date: December 6, 1999
Effective Date: 36500
Federal Register Citation: 64 FR 68039
Description:
This notice applies to substitutes for refrigeration, air conditioning, foam blowing, solvents cleaning sector, and aerosols.
Notice 10 (PDF) (6pp., 174 K)
Publication Date: June 8, 1999
Effective Date: 36319
Federal Register Citation: 64 FR 30410
Description:
This notice includes substitutes for; adhesives, coatings, and ink sector, aerosols sector, solvents sector, foams sector, and refrigeration and air conditioning sector. Refrigeration and air conditioning end uses include all R-502 end uses in addition to non-mechanical heat transfer, very low temperature refrigeration, and motor vehicle air conditioners. All end uses are applicable for solvent cleaning, aerosol solvents, adhesives, coatings, and ink sector.
Notice 8 (PDF) (6pp., 172 K)
Publication Date: February 24, 1998
Effective Date: 35850
Federal Register Citation: 63 FR 9151
Description:
This notice contains substitutes for end uses in solvent cleaning, aerosols, foam blowing, and refrigeration and air conditioning. The end uses for foam blowing are CFCs, HCFCs, and polyurethane integral skin, with acceptable substitutions of formic acid and acetone. The end uses for aerosol solvents are CFC-11, CFC-113, MCF, and HCFC-141b, with an acceptable substitution of C5-C20 petroleum hydrocarbons. The solvent end uses include metal cleaning, electronic cleaning and precision cleaning with CFC-113. There are many refrigeration and air conditioning end-uses.
Notice 7 (PDF) (5pp., 128 K)
Publication Date: June 3, 1997
Effective Date: 35584
Federal Register Citation: 62 FR 30275
Description:
This notice lists GHG-X5, MT-31, HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and GHG-X5 as substitutes for foam blowing, refrigeration, and air conditioning. The foam blowing end uses are HCFCs, polyurethane integral skin with an acceptable substitute of sub-saturated light hydrocarbons C3-C6. CFC-12 centrifugal and reciprocating chillers, industrial process refrigeration, cold storage warehouses, refrigerated transport, retail food refrigeration, vending machines, water coolers, commercial ice machines, household refrigerators, household freezers, and residential dehumidifiers (retrofitted and new). Also, CFC-12 motor vehicle air conditioning, automotive and non-automotive (retrofitted and new).
Notice 6 (PDF) (4pp., 122 K)
Publication Date: March 10, 1997
Effective Date: 35499
Federal Register Citation: 62 FR 10700
Description:
This notice contains substitutes for refrigeration and the foam sector. Substitutes include HFC-236fa and saturated light hydrocarbons C3-C6. The refrigeration sector end-use is CFC-114 industrial process refrigeration, with an acceptable substitute of HFC-236fa. The foam sector acceptable decisions are for the end-uses of HCFCs rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate laminated boardstock, HCFCs rigid polyurethane appliance, and saturated light hydrocarbons C3-C6. There are various acceptable substitutes for these end uses in the foam sector.
Notice 5 (PDF) (8pp., 32 K)
Publication Date: September 5, 1996
Effective Date: 35313
Federal Register Citation: 61 FR 47012
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable and pending substitutes and clarifies information on refrigerant blends R-410A, R-410B, and R-407C that EPA previously added to the acceptable substitute list. This notice lists acceptable substitutes in various and uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, fire suppression, explosion protection, solvent cleaning, aerosols, adhesives, coatings, and inks. There are also pending substitutes, n-propyl bromide and HFC-4310, listed in aerosols and solvent cleaning.
Notice 4 (PDF) (7pp., 146 K)
Publication Date: February 8, 1996
Effective Date: 35103
Federal Register Citation: 61 FR 4736
Description:
This notice lists acceptable substitutes for the end-uses of refrigerants, fire suppression and explosion protection, foam blowing, and solvent cleaning.
Notice 3 (PDF) (6pp., 172 K)
Publication Date: July 28, 1995
Effective Date: 34908
Federal Register Citation: 60 FR 38729
Description:
This notice lists acceptable substitutes for end-uses in refrigeration and air conditioning sector, as well as fire suppression and explosion protection sector.
Notice 2 (PDF) (5pp., 218 K)
Publication Date: January 13, 1995
Effective Date: 34712
Federal Register Citation: 60 FR 3318
Description:
This notice states acceptable substitutes for the refrigeration and air conditioning sector, as well as the foam blowing sector.
Notice 1
Publication Date: August 26, 1994
Effective Date: 34572
Federal Register Citation: 59 FR 44240
Description:
This notice lists acceptable substitutes for the refrigeration and air conditioning sector, foam blowing sector, solvent cleaning sector, fire suppression and explosion protection sector, and the aerosol sector.

Foam Blowing Agents

Notice 30 (PDF) (14 pp., 354 K)
Publication Date: July 16, 2015
Federal Register Citation: 80 FR 42053
EPA is adding options for refrigeration and air conditioning; foam blowing; solvent cleaning; aerosols; and adhesives, coatings, and inks that offer better climate protection without harming the ozone layer. The Determination of Acceptability expands the SNAP program’s list of acceptable substitutes by adding a number of substitutes with lower GWPs compared to what are predominately used today for the same uses.
Notice 29 (PDF) (8 pp., 283 K)
Publication Date: October 21, 2014
Effective Date: 41933
Federal Register Citation: 79 FR 62863
Description:
EPA is increasing the options for refrigerants, foam blowing agents, and fire suppressants that offer better climate protection without harming the ozone layer. On October 15, 2014, a Notice of Acceptability was signed expanding the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program’s list of acceptable substitutes by adding a number of substitutes with lower global warming potentials (GWPs) compared to what are predominately used today for the same uses. This action also builds on the announcements made on September 16th concerning new private sector commitments to reduce emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
Notice 27 (PDF) (12 pp., 320 K)
Publication Date: August 10, 2012
Effective Date: 41131
Federal Register Citation: 77 FR 47768
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in the refrigeration and air conditioning; foam blowing; solvent cleaning; adhesives, coatings and inks; and fire suppression sectors. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 25 (PDF) (24pp., 232 K)
Publication Date: June 16, 2010
Effective Date: 40345
Federal Register Citation: 75 FR 34017
Description:
This notice lists acceptable substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, aerosols, and sterilants. The determinations all include substitutes previously listed as substitutes for other ODS or as substitutes for HCFC-22 alone.
Notice 24 (PDF) (9pp., 167 K)
Publication Date: September 30, 2009
Effective Date: 40086
Federal Register Citation: 74 FR 50129
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning and foam blowing. The determinations concern new substitutes. In addition, this document informs the public that the refrigerant blend previously found acceptable under the name KDD5 has received the ASHRAE designation R-438A and has the trade name ISCEON® MO99.
Notice 23 (PDF) (9pp., 215 K)
Publication Date: January 2, 2009
Effective Date: 39815
Federal Register Citation: 74 FR 21
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, fire suppression, and foam blowing. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 21 (PDF) (10pp., 214 K)
Publication Date: September 28, 2006
Effective Date: 38988
Federal Register Citation: 71 FR 56884
Description:
his notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, cleaning solvents, aerosols, and sterilants. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 20 (PDF) (9pp., 219 K)
Publication Date: March 29, 2006
Effective Date: 38805
Federal Register Citation: 71 FR 15589
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, and fire suppression and explosion protection. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 19 (PDF) (8pp., 217 K)
Publication Date: October 1, 2004
Effective Date: 38261
Federal Register Citation: 69 FR 58903
Description:
EPA has found acceptable additional substitutes for use in the following sectors: refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, fire suppression and explosion protection, and sterilants. This document also clarifies the status of the use of a hydrochlorofluorocarbon as an aerosol solvent, revises the global warming potential for a substitute previously listed as acceptable for use in fire suppression and explosion protection based on new information, and clarifies a statement from the previous SNAP notice of acceptability of August 21, 2003, regarding a refrigerant.
Notice 18 (PDF) (8pp., 192 K)
Publication Date: August 21, 2003
Effective Date: 37854
Federal Register Citation: 68 FR 50533
Description:
The EPA has approved acceptable substitutes for use in the following sectors: refrigeration and air conditioning, solvents cleaning, foam blowing, fire suppression and explosion protection, and aerosols.
Notice 14 (PDF) (13pp., 288 K)
Publication Date: December 18, 2000
Effective Date: 36878
Federal Register Citation: 65 FR 78977
Description:
This notice identifies EPA's decisions of acceptable substitutes for refrigeration, air conditioning, foams, non-aerosol solvent cleaning, and aerosol solvents. This action also requests information on the composition and safety of certain refrigerants for motor vehicle air conditioners. This notice also requests information on whether the SNAP program should include review of and establishment of use conditions for operations that involve manual cleaning with solvents or restriction of non-aerosol solvent substitutes to equipment that meets the cleaning equipment standards in the National Emission Standards for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning. Finally, this action updates readers on the SNAP program's review of n-propyl bromide for use as a substitute for ozone-depleting solvents used in the non-aerosol solvents cleaning, aerosol solvents and propellants, and adhesives, coatings and inks sectors.
Notice 13 (PDF) (4pp., 254 K)
Publication Date: June 19, 2000
Effective Date: 36696
Federal Register Citation: 65 FR 37900
Description:
There are listing of substitutes for refrigeration and air conditioning as well as foam blowing.
Notice 12 (PDF) (3pp., 251 K)
Publication Date: April 11, 2000
Effective Date: 36627
Federal Register Citation: 65 FR 19327
Description:
This notice deals with acceptable substitutes for refrigeration, air conditioning, and foam blowing. The end uses for refrigeration and air-conditioning are uranium isotope separation processing (retrofit), using furan as an acceptable substitute for CFC-114. All foam-blowing end uses are included, for saturated light hydrocarbons C3-C6 for HCFC-141b, except HCFC-141b replacement in spray foam applications.
Notice 11 (PDF) (5pp., 131 K)
Publication Date: December 6, 1999
Effective Date: 36500
Federal Register Citation: 64 FR 68039
Description:
This notice applies to substitutes for refrigeration, air conditioning, foam blowing, solvents cleaning sector, and aerosols.
Notice 10 (PDF) (6pp., 174 K)
Publication Date: June 8, 1999
Effective Date: 36319
Federal Register Citation: 64 FR 30410
Description:
This notice includes substitutes for; adhesives, coatings, and ink sector, aerosols sector, solvents sector, foams sector, and refrigeration and air conditioning sector. Refrigeration and air conditioning end uses include all R-502 end uses in addition to non-mechanical heat transfer, very low temperature refrigeration, and motor vehicle air conditioners. All end uses are applicable for solvent cleaning, aerosol solvents, adhesives, coatings, and ink sector.
Notice 8 (PDF) (6pp., 172 K)
Publication Date: February 24, 1998
Effective Date: 35850
Federal Register Citation: 63 FR 9151
Description:
This notice contains substitutes for end uses in solvent cleaning, aerosols, foam blowing, and refrigeration and air conditioning. The end uses for foam blowing are CFCs, HCFCs, and polyurethane integral skin, with acceptable substitutions of formic acid and acetone. The end uses for aerosol solvents are CFC-11, CFC-113, MCF, and HCFC-141b, with an acceptable substitution of C5-C20 petroleum hydrocarbons. The solvent end uses include metal cleaning, electronic cleaning and precision cleaning with CFC-113. There are many refrigeration and air conditioning end-uses.
Notice 5 (PDF) (8pp., 32 K)
Publication Date: September 5, 1996
Effective Date: 35313
Federal Register Citation: 61 FR 47012
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable and pending substitutes and clarifies information on refrigerant blends R-410A, R-410B, and R-407C that EPA previously added to the acceptable substitute list. This notice lists acceptable substitutes in various and uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, fire suppression, explosion protection, solvent cleaning, aerosols, adhesives, coatings, and inks. There are also pending substitutes, n-propyl bromide and HFC-4310, listed in aerosols and solvent cleaning.
Notice 2 (PDF) (5pp., 218 K)
Publication Date: January 13, 1995
Effective Date: 34712
Federal Register Citation: 60 FR 3318
Description:
This notice states acceptable substitutes for the refrigeration and air conditioning sector, as well as the foam blowing sector.
Notice 1
Publication Date: August 26, 1994
Effective Date: 34572
Federal Register Citation: 59 FR 44240
Description:
This notice lists acceptable substitutes for the refrigeration and air conditioning sector, foam blowing sector, solvent cleaning sector, fire suppression and explosion protection sector, and the aerosol sector.

Cleaning Solvents

Aerosols

Fire Suppression and Explosion Protection

Notice 29 (PDF) (8 pp., 283 K)
Publication Date: October 21, 2014
Effective Date: 41933
Federal Register Citation: 79 FR 62863
Description:
EPA is increasing the options for refrigerants, foam blowing agents, and fire suppressants that offer better climate protection without harming the ozone layer. On October 15, 2014, a Notice of Acceptability was signed expanding the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program’s list of acceptable substitutes by adding a number of substitutes with lower global warming potentials (GWPs) compared to what are predominately used today for the same uses. This action also builds on the announcements made on September 16th concerning new private sector commitments to reduce emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
Notice 28 (PDF) (8 pp., 283 K)
Publication Date: May 17, 2013
Effective Date: 41411
Federal Register Citation: 78 FR 29034
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in the refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, solvent cleaning, aerosol and fire suppression sectors. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 27 (PDF) (12 pp., 320 K)
Publication Date: August 10, 2012
Effective Date: 41131
Federal Register Citation: 77 FR 47768
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in the refrigeration and air conditioning; foam blowing; solvent cleaning; adhesives, coatings and inks; and fire suppression sectors. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 26 (PDF) (11pp., 203 K)
Publication Date: Oct. 4, 2011
Effective Date: 40820
Federal Register Citation: 76 FR 61269
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, solvent cleaning and fire suppression. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 23 (PDF) (9pp., 215 K)
Publication Date: January 2, 2009
Effective Date: 39815
Federal Register Citation: 74 FR 21
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, fire suppression, and foam blowing. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 20 (PDF) (9pp., 219 K)
Publication Date: March 29, 2006
Effective Date: 38805
Federal Register Citation: 71 FR 15589
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, and fire suppression and explosion protection. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 19 (PDF) (8pp., 217 K)
Publication Date: October 1, 2004
Effective Date: 38261
Federal Register Citation: 69 FR 58903
Description:
EPA has found acceptable additional substitutes for use in the following sectors: refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, fire suppression and explosion protection, and sterilants. This document also clarifies the status of the use of a hydrochlorofluorocarbon as an aerosol solvent, revises the global warming potential for a substitute previously listed as acceptable for use in fire suppression and explosion protection based on new information, and clarifies a statement from the previous SNAP notice of acceptability of August 21, 2003, regarding a refrigerant.
Notice 18 (PDF) (8pp., 192 K)
Publication Date: August 21, 2003
Effective Date: 37854
Federal Register Citation: 68 FR 50533
Description:
The EPA has approved acceptable substitutes for use in the following sectors: refrigeration and air conditioning, solvents cleaning, foam blowing, fire suppression and explosion protection, and aerosols.
Notice 17 (PDF) (10pp., 198 K)
Publication Date: December 20, 2002
Effective Date: 37610
Federal Register Citation: 67 FR 77927
Description:
The EPA has approved acceptable substitutes for use in the following sectors: refrigeration and air conditioning, solvents cleaning, fire suppression and explosion protection, and aerosols.
Notice 5 (PDF) (8pp., 32 K)
Publication Date: September 5, 1996
Effective Date: 35313
Federal Register Citation: 61 FR 47012
Description:
This notice expands the list of acceptable and pending substitutes and clarifies information on refrigerant blends R-410A, R-410B, and R-407C that EPA previously added to the acceptable substitute list. This notice lists acceptable substitutes in various and uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, fire suppression, explosion protection, solvent cleaning, aerosols, adhesives, coatings, and inks. There are also pending substitutes, n-propyl bromide and HFC-4310, listed in aerosols and solvent cleaning.
Notice 4 (PDF) (7pp., 146 K)
Publication Date: February 8, 1996
Effective Date: 35103
Federal Register Citation: 61 FR 4736
Description:
This notice lists acceptable substitutes for the end-uses of refrigerants, fire suppression and explosion protection, foam blowing, and solvent cleaning.
Notice 3 (PDF) (6pp., 172 K)
Publication Date: July 28, 1995
Effective Date: 34908
Federal Register Citation: 60 FR 38729
Description:
This notice lists acceptable substitutes for end-uses in refrigeration and air conditioning sector, as well as fire suppression and explosion protection sector.
Notice 1
Publication Date: August 26, 1994
Effective Date: 34572
Federal Register Citation: 59 FR 44240
Description:
This notice lists acceptable substitutes for the refrigeration and air conditioning sector, foam blowing sector, solvent cleaning sector, fire suppression and explosion protection sector, and the aerosol sector.

Sterilants

Notice 25 (PDF) (24pp., 232 K)
Publication Date: June 16, 2010
Effective Date: 40345
Federal Register Citation: 75 FR 34017
Description:
This notice lists acceptable substitutes for HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, and blends thereof for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, aerosols, and sterilants. The determinations all include substitutes previously listed as substitutes for other ODS or as substitutes for HCFC-22 alone.
Notice 21 (PDF) (10pp., 214 K)
Publication Date: September 28, 2006
Effective Date: 38988
Federal Register Citation: 71 FR 56884
Description:
his notice expands the list of acceptable substitutes for end uses in refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, cleaning solvents, aerosols, and sterilants. The determinations concern new substitutes.
Notice 19 (PDF) (8pp., 217 K)
Publication Date: October 1, 2004
Effective Date: 38261
Federal Register Citation: 69 FR 58903
Description:
EPA has found acceptable additional substitutes for use in the following sectors: refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, fire suppression and explosion protection, and sterilants. This document also clarifies the status of the use of a hydrochlorofluorocarbon as an aerosol solvent, revises the global warming potential for a substitute previously listed as acceptable for use in fire suppression and explosion protection based on new information, and clarifies a statement from the previous SNAP notice of acceptability of August 21, 2003, regarding a refrigerant.
Notice 3 (PDF) (6pp., 172 K)
Publication Date: July 28, 1995
Effective Date: 34908
Federal Register Citation: 60 FR 38729
Description:
This notice lists acceptable substitutes for end-uses in refrigeration and air conditioning sector, as well as fire suppression and explosion protection sector.
Notice 1
Publication Date: August 26, 1994
Effective Date: 34572
Federal Register Citation: 59 FR 44240
Description:
This notice lists acceptable substitutes for the refrigeration and air conditioning sector, foam blowing sector, solvent cleaning sector, fire suppression and explosion protection sector, and the aerosol sector.

Adhesives, Coatings, & Inks

Regulations, Proposed Rules and Final rules determined by EPA | US EPA (original) (raw)

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Foam Blowing Agents

Cleaning Solvents

Aerosols

Fire Suppression and Explosion Protection

Sterilants

Tobacco Expansion

Adhesives, Coatings, & Inks